Feel the need to make a homemade mosquito trap? Those mosquitoes will be in deep trouble with this easy-to-make DIY.
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Mosquito Soda Bottle Trap
Mosquitos might be the only bad thing about summertime. The nice weather brings with it these little pests that can cause some big problems.
Not only do they leave behind annoying, itchy welts, but mosquitos can also carry some very serious diseases with them, infecting those unlucky enough to be bitten.
Our friends over at DIY Projects have come up with a great solution by upcycling an old bottle into a mosquito trap!
This cheap and easy DIY will have you mosquito-free in no time.
This is a great item to add to your preps as well as a great thing to have around for all sorts of outdoor activities like summer barbecues and camping trips.
Read on and learn how to make your own homemade mosquito trap with a soda bottle and some brown sugar and yeast.
Summer is right around the corner and you know what that means – MOSQUITOS. Here is a simple way to rid yourself of the problem with mosquito traps that really work.
You Will Need:
- Soda Bottle
- Bag of Brown Sugar
- Jar of Yeast
- Knife
- Measuring Cup
Let's Start Making the Trap
1. Cut Bottle in Half
Cut the plastic bottle in half.
Your bottle should look like this:
2. Brown Sugar in Water
Mix 1/4 cup of brown sugar with hot water.
3. Pour Sugar in Bottle
Pour the sugar into the bottom half of the cut plastic bottle.
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4. Pour Hot Water in Bottle
Pour 400 ml (approx 1 3/4 cup) of very hot water. Let cool.
5. Add Yeast
Add the yeast. No need to mix. It creates carbon dioxide, which attracts mosquitoes.
6. Add a Pinch of Yeast to Mixture
You will only need a pinch or two. Pinch the yeast between your fingers and add to the mixture.
You do not need to stir it. Let it sit for a while.
7. Place Bottle Top Upside Down
Once you're done, place the bottle top upside down facing the mixture. The liquid will attract the mosquitoes and will fly into the opening.
The mosquitoes will be trapped inside the bottle and most likely won't be able to escape.
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What an easy and affordable way to get rid of mosquitoes! Basically, all you need is a plastic bottle, sugar, yeast, and hot water.
Just follow the simple instructions for setting it up and say goodbye to those pesky mosquitoes!
How do you find this DIY mosquito trap? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!
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I tried it last year. It didn’t catch a single mosquito.
My dad use to take a bucket of water about 1/3 to 1/2 full, then he would add diesel fuel to the mix ( just enough to give a good coating to the water surface ) and then set it under a bright light at night ( appox 3 to 5 ft below the light ). I know this works, I grew up watching him do this on more than one occasion.
Thanks for the helpful products to avoid mosquito around our homes. I think these products are not much costly, but they work greatly if applied properly.
My wife had a grandmother that never got attacked by mosquitoes.She canned Dill pickles and would throw a handful of Garlic cloves into the canning jar.Maybe the mosquitoes could smell the VINEGAR,and or the OILS from the garlic cloves.